Expert: Angela - 9/27/2002

Question
Angela,

Are you familiar with a technique for doing cross stitch that is worked only on the front of the cloth?  Recently I met a women who observed that I was doing cross stitch and asked to see my work.  While she said it was lovely, she commented that she never uses the old method anymore, in lieu of being able to stitch so much more expediently, just working on the front???  It was a conversation in passing unfortunatetly.  But my curiosity was aroused.  I would appreciate any information that you might have in response.  

Answer
Hello, Jennifer. :)

My sincerest apologies for not answering your question quickly as I've been extremely busy.

As far as I know, there are 2 methods of cross stitching.  The one is the traditional cross stitching method where the crosses are formed on the front of the project and the back has tiny "straight" stitches, and the other method is called reverse cross stitch, where there are cross stitches on both the back and the front.  I've never heard of what this lady has told you.

I'm sorry that I couldn't be of any more assistance in answering your question.  Happy stitching! :)

Sincerely,
Angela